2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 456M | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 456M | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |